Nao Zhu Dan

Nao Zhu Dan,For various wind-phlegm conditions, headaches, dizziness, stagnant qi, and chest and diaphragm discomfort.

Formulas Name : Nao Zhu Dan

Chinese Name : 脑朱丹

Drug Formulation

Cinnabar 2 liang and 2 qian and a half, Borneol 1 qian, White Aconite (roasted, with skin and pith removed) half jin, Gypsum (calcined until red, then cooled) half jin.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Form into pills the size of small beans using roasted millet rice, and coat them with cinnabar.

Benefits

For various wind-phlegm conditions, headaches, dizziness, stagnant qi, and chest and diaphragm discomfort.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with tea or wine after a meal.

Nao Zhu Dan,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 1.,For various wind-phlegm conditions, headaches, dizziness, stagnant qi, and chest and diaphragm discomfort.

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